Job Description

Salary: 20,439-21,298


Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Alison Reid

We are seeking an Office Administrator who specialises in Attendance to join our team at Everest Community Academy, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As Office Administrator (Specialist), you will provide accurate, efficient, and high-quality administrative and clerical support within the school, delivering an excellent and proactive front-line service to families and visitors. Your primary focus will be on attendance, though you may also take responsibility for other specialist areas such as Admissions, Inclusion, or similar functions. These areas of specialism are flexible and may change according to the school's operational needs.

About Everest Community Academy

Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.


At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.


Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students' social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Details

Position: Office Administrator - Attendance Officer Specialist


Contract: Term-time, permanent


Hours: 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year


Start Date: January 2026


Salary: 20,439-21,298

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 17.9%) Condensed school year with two week half term in October Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shopbenefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

To maintain the school's attendance records and produce reports To ensure the schools attendance records are kept in line with statutory requirements. Provide effective specialist support in your designated area Research and analyse data and information appropriate and relevant to your current specialism

Requirements include:

Essential

An awareness and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children Experience working in an office environment Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

Previous reception / administrative experience within a school environment Experience of school software packages such as Arbor

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 28th November 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Everest Community Academy

Location

Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP

School type

Secondary, Academies

Job Posted

10/11/2025

Role

Administration

Subject

Administration

Employment type

Term time

Closing date

28/11/2025

Start date

January 2026

Job reference

OA/112025